Our severity:Severe NHTSA·10V503000·Announced 2010-10-21

Open Range Recalls 2011 Fifth Wheel and Toy Hauler Trailers

Open Range is recalling certain 2011 fifth wheel and toy hauler trailers due to axle spindle weld cracks that could cause wheel separation.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (axle spindle weld cracks) that can cause wheel separation, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Open Range R.V. Company is recalling certain model year 2011 fifth wheel travel trailers and toy haulers manufactured between August 17, 2010, and September 9, 2010. These vehicles are equipped with Dexter axles that may have cracks in the spindle weld.

The cracks can propagate and cause the spindle to detach from the axle tube, resulting in the separation of the wheel end from the vehicle. This creates a road hazard that increases the risk of a crash to other vehicles and compromises the driver's control of the vehicle.

Open Range is working with Dexter Axle to inspect the axle serial number and replace the axle if it falls within the affected serial number range. The replacement will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on December 27, 2010. Owners may contact Open Range at 1-260-768-7771 or Dexter Axle at 1-800-400-2164.

The recalled product

Product: OPEN RANGE FIFTH WHEEL, TOY HAULER
Brand: OPEN RANGE
Manufacturer: OPEN RANGE R.V. COMPANY
Category: Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard: structural-defect
wheel-separation
Affected units: 56

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

FIFTH WHEEL
TOY HAULER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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